Military DO178 is a subset of DO-178B. Until recently, AEROSPACE and military SOFTWARE STANDARDS emphasized documentation consistency rather than the modern software lifecycle attributes associated with avionics software safety (SEI CMM and CMMI). Led by the U.S. Military, there has been gradual ADOPTION of DO-178B to emulate the commercial aviation industry. However, Military DO-178B does not require FAA and Designated Engineering Representative involvement, and CERTAIN DO-178B requirements are lessened.

Military DO178 is a subset of DO-178B. Until recently, aerospace and military software standards emphasized documentation consistency rather than the modern software lifecycle attributes associated with avionics software safety (SEI CMM and CMMI). Led by the U.S. Military, there has been gradual adoption of DO-178B to emulate the commercial aviation industry. However, Military DO-178B does not require FAA and Designated Engineering Representative involvement, and certain DO-178B requirements are lessened.